Create a Growth Mindset Physical Education Learning Environment

Many schools are adopting a Growth Mindset approach to teaching and learning. The “I can”t”,and lack of motivation to participate is evident at all levels in PE. My presentation includes Carol Dweck’s research on the two mindsets (fixed & growth). I identify what these mindsets look like in the PE setting and how to make minor adjustments to your activities and lessons to help students adopt a growth mindset in physical education.

Learning Objectives:

• Distinguish between a Fixed and Growth Mindset teaching approach in physical education.
• Apply teaching strategies to activities and lessons that will shift the mindset from Fixed to Growth increasing student engagement and motivation.
• Discover free resources for teaching Growth Mindset appropriate for the PE setting at the elementary and secondary levels.